4.2

Emilio Olivarez

English - Macomb Community College (all campuses)

4.2
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
80%
Would Retake
106
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

80%

Would Retake

106

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

77

4

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1

16

What Students Say

The worst professor I've had so far

ENGL1180 - 1.0 rating

ONLY 350 CHARACTERS TO DESCRIBE HIM

ENG1180 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

74%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 75 grades
Most common grades:
A (34)
A+ (18)
A- (9)
Grade Distribution
A(52)B(3)C(2)D(2)F(2)A-/B+(15)
Based on 85 reported grades
A: 34
A+: 18
A-: 9
Not sure yet: 7
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (51)
Caring (29)
Respected (28)
Clear grading criteria (18)
Tough grader (17)
Hilarious (15)
Participation matters (12)
Graded by few things (11)
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Reviews (106)
5.0
2.0
ENGL1210
Grade: A
May 19, 2014

Amazing Teacher, he has five papers from 800-1000 words and he lets you turn in as many rough drafts as you need! Likes to engage his students; easy A; would take for Comp II.

5.0
2.0
1180
Oct 1, 2014

You will enjoy this class!

5.0
1.0
ENGL1210
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2015

He is an awesome teacher. Allows you to go back and fix papers he already graded. Class is pretty chill his lectures are straight to the point. Makes being in class fun. He is very understanding especially when there are emergencies. Gives awesome feedback on papers. Overall, he is a great teacher. I strongly recommend this teacher.

5.0
2.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2015

He's a really great prof. & I enjoyed his class. He's so young! Like 27! I think that's why he can relate. He made the class interesting and fun, & he would let us out early sometimes.

5.0
2.0
ENG1180
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2015

WHAT! ONLY 350 CHARACTERS TO DESCRIBE HIM? NO WAY!! HE IS THE BEST. HE MOTIVATED ME TO WORK HARD .

5.0
1.0
ENGL1210
Grade: A+
May 12, 2016

This guy is an all around great professor. Very clear and makes you want to come to class. He is a young guy with a lot of passion for what he does. You have 5 papers to write and you present the last one. Easy grader and easy papers to write. If you have the chance to take his class do it, super easy to work with and helps you pass. Easy A.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1180
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 30, 2016
Would take again

As his ratings read! The guy is indescribably awesome. He just took over our class for another "professor." Yep, he's young, but is knowledgeable about everything. He can relate to the young crowd and old crowd. Dresses like we're all hanging out together. Way too cool. I certainly hope you take him.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1210
Sep 28, 2016
Would take again

He is my favorite professor at MCC out of many classes I have taken. Super laid back and makes class fun. Never have I been actually excited to go to an English class until I took this professor. Loves what he does and is good at it. There are small group projects, some essays and a presentation at the end, but if you do the work you'll be good.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL1210
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

He is a pretty great teacher and is very passionate about teaching. Encourages students to work hard and is pretty cool guy in general. He is a teacher that makes English enjoyable and fun! He let the students pick the topics for the essays which I thought was amazing and it made the last days of class even better with presentations.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL1190
May 8, 2017
Would take again

He's the best professor I would take this class again if I could! He makes the class fun and is a very nice professor.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Jul 23, 2017
Would take again

I took this course over the summer, and although writing 5 papers is a lot to do in 8 weeks I found it to be a manageable amount of work. There was no other homework, tests, quizzes or classwork other than reading a few essays and discussing them in class. Emilio is young and easy to relate to, he is quick to give the benefit of the doubt.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
3.0
3.0
ENG1220
Grade: A
Aug 3, 2017
Would take again

He is very down to earth and I LOVED the fact that he lets you redo your papers if you are dissatisfied with your grade! However, I found it hard to succeed in his class because I did not receive alot of feedback from him on what I needed to do to get my papers up to par. In the end, it clicked and worked out, but I would've loved more feedback.

Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
1.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2017
Would take again

Prof. O was one of the best college professors that I have ever met. His class is was so easy. All we had to do was write 5 essays. He is an easy grader, and he gives a lot of helpful feedback. You can always revise the essay and turn it in later. We often played games in class which made the class more fun. We finished class at least an hour early

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG1180
Aug 10, 2017
Would take again

He is the BEST teacher in MCC, I want to take next level English with him but it already full.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Aug 26, 2017
Would take again

He is the best professor; he makes the subject of writing interesting. If you ask he helps with choosing topics. I took ENG 1180 over the summer all the papers are mostly depends on your own experiences. You can redo your paper until you get A. He critics the paper and make sure the students understand what they need to change by leaving note.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
ENGLISH1180
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2017
Would take again

The best professor

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ENGL1180
Nov 10, 2017
Would take again

Professor Olivarez is the best English professor. He makes class fun and really interacts with students. He checks your essays and gives you a chance to make changes and hand them in for another grade. I definitely recommend him.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ENGL1220
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

I loved having Professor Olivarez and would definitely take him again. He is the best English professor! He gives really good feedback on essays and is very willing to help you out when needed. I highly recommend taking Professor Olivarez.

Gives good feedback
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
ENGL1220
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

Youll have to do a little bit of reading and write a few essays but thats typical for any English class. He gives helpful feedback on essays and allows you to redo them which is nice. This class is very laid back and hes a funny guy, but he also cares and wants to help you out. Overall pretty easy class. Would recommend to anyone.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Such an amazing teacher. Looked forward to class every week. Made class fun and was very helpful.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
ENGL1210
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Best English professor at macomb. He is super chill and helps you learn how to become a better writer. Would recommend him for English 100%

Gives good feedback
Caring
Would take again
5.0
1.0
ENGL1210
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

He helps you along and gives you numerous chances to correct or change your papers. Other professors only give you one shot. I never liked English until I took his class. Would definitely take him again.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Would take again
5.0
3.0
ENGL1220
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

I took him for ENGL-1220. He is really nice, caring, helps students ALOT ! And never makes fun of any stupid answer or comment in class and there were many. Only 3 Essays and 1 Research paper. No exams, No quizes and He gives you a chance to revise your papers. If you need ENGL-1220, Take him and you wont regret it.

Gives good feedback
Tests? Not many
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2017
Would take again

Professor O was one of my favorite teacher. His lectures are fun, and this class made me like English again. There are only 5 papers you have to write for the semester. I would highly recommend taking Professor O!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2017
Would take again

Very cool professor. You can correction your essay until end of the semester. Very easy for grading. I strongly recommended you take his class, very cool professor in English. Best professor in Macomb..

5.0
1.0
ENGL1210
Grade: A-
Feb 15, 2018
Would take again

I currently have him, and he has been late to every single class so far. 12/12. This guy sure is consistent.

5.0
3.0
ENGL1180
May 5, 2018
Would take again

Excellent Instructor. Do the work/posts you'll have no problems. Essay's are not difficult and the opportunity to re-submit is available.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ENG1180
May 9, 2018
Would take again

Show up , put in effort. Gives excellent feedback and is very willing to work with you! Highly reccomend!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
ENGL1190
May 11, 2018
Would take again

He is the best, Highly recommended.

Respected
SO MANY PAPERS
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL1220
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2018
Would take again

Emilio is so laid back. Young guy who shows a lot of clips of tv shows and popular movies. Had him for a summer 6 week course and even though the class was 4 hours he made it easy to sit through. Gave feedback on all essays and the chance to fix them and re submit. would take him again. 10/10

5.0
2.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher. Taking him for the second time this semester. Highly recommend him.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Aug 27, 2018
Would take again

Very nice instructor, just do your work you will get an A, gives good feed back, and he grade your paper then gives it back to correct it and resubmit it again.

Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
ENGL1180
Oct 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I took this class online , and I found he is the worst teacher. He doesnt give good feedback. The worst thing about him is that he is a hard grader. A lot of students told me that if I took this class in campus it would be easier. I dont think that because he wont change his grading policy if i was talking it online or in class. The worst!!!!

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
3.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A-
Nov 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Arguably one of thee most boring professors or teachers i've ever had in my life. He is socially awkward, and gets genuinely upset when we don't answer his dumb questions. He uses powerpoints with grammatical errors and spelling mistakes, and he is late almost every single class period by a few minutes. I hate this class.

Participation matters
5.0
1.0
ENGL1190
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

Hes AMAZING! I just love him I enjoyed every bit of his class Im not even a English type of subject person! Wish I couldve took another class with him! Absolute GEM! Will definitely miss our 12 p.m. class!!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2019
Would take again

Olivarez is awesome! I am taking him again this semester. Though english classes are typically boring, he makes them as entertaining as possible.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL1190
Grade: A+
Jan 15, 2019
Would take again

I love professor Olivarez. Nice guy and he is always there to help his students if they have a problem. I took him for both 1180 and 1190 and past both of the English classes with an A.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL1190
Feb 22, 2019
Would take again

Prof Olivarez is a great guy who really made class enjoyable. Your grade is based off of only 5 papers but each one he allows you to turn it in twice to fix your mistakes

Graded by few things
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
ENGL1180
Grade: B+
Apr 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The worst professor I've had so far. He is horrible. DO NOT TAKE HIM! He lets you rewrite the essay but he is way too picky about everything you write.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1180
Apr 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

WORST PROFESSOR EVER! He has an attitude towards student and he does not like any paper you write. DO NOT TAKE HIM!

Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENG1180
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Does not follow rubric/instructions when grading. Does not respond to emails/comments in a timely manner or at all. Gives little to no feedback, tells you to just throw it through Grammarly, reorganize and or pick a new topic. Grades you on what he wants your topic to be not what it is. No Sources Allowed. Does not update grades in a timely manner.

Graded by few things
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A+
May 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I feel like if I took him in class it would have been way easier. He really needs to relax with his grading. I know how capable my writing is but he knocks off points for no reason! He lets you revise them but barely even gives you points back for fixing the mistake. You have anxiety for the entire course. I think he's nice but biased on ur topics

Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
May 7, 2019
Would take again

I took English 1180 this winter semester of 2019. He is seriously the biggest sweetheart and actually takes the time to learn the student. His grading is very good and gives good feedback. I read the other negative comments people posted which makes no sense at all unless you're sitting on your phone the whole class period, yea you'd hate the class

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ENG1180
May 12, 2019
Would take again

Literally the best professor at Macomb. If you write your papers at college level you will have no issues at all. He was so understanding!!

3.0
5.0
ENG1180
Grade: A-
May 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

After watching all of these good comments I decided to take him. Then I realized made a big mistake. He has an attitude with specific people. He got angry if you ask him one question two times. Literally the toughest grader I've ever seen so far. But if you are a good writers, then just go for him.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ENGL1210
Grade: C+
Jul 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

worst professor I have ever had in college stay away he is a extremely tough grader his assignments are unclear and he will not help you

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ENGL1140
Grade: A+
Jul 18, 2019
Would take again

He was a decent professor. I took his online 1140 English class. I did not care for the quizzes only because I felt the material he gave you to study was only for some of the answers but he makes up for that with the papers. I am not a good writer and he gives you the chance to redo your papers, that saved me!!! He doesnt respond fast enough either

1.0
5.0
ENG1180
Grade: F
Oct 5, 2019
Would take again

Giving him the same grade he gave me. Would still take him again.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A+
Nov 10, 2019
Would take again

Olivarez is a great professor. I took this course online and I recommend him to everyone. You don't really need to get the book all the material/ articles can be found online. Gives good feedback, responds when you contact and sets up the online classroom in a way it is hard to fail. Would def recommend!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ENGL1180
Nov 11, 2019
Would take again

His online class is very organized. He doesn't grade difficult if you're a good writer. I recommend him for an easy A

5.0
3.0
1220ENG
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

I never actually enjoyed an English class until this one. He is an awesome professor and makes the class fun. He is super easy going and easy to approach.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Caring
4.0
3.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2019
Would take again

Mr. Olivarez is a very laid back guy, but do not take his kindness for weakness. He seems pre-disposed to treated everyone with dignity and respect. He utilizes the peer-review method as additional self-evaluation for assignments, prior to the actual due date. He creates an easy going atmosphere revolved around learning.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Olivarez, or as my class calls him, Mr. Emilio, is a phenomenal instructor. The class is a breeze and he explains things so clearly and so well. He doesn't over-complicate anything and will work with each student to help them find a topic for their essay. I'm only going to take ENGL1190 when he teaches it. I 10/10 recommend taking his class.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
5.0
ENGL1210
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

nice guy horrible teacher, doesnt explain anything properly. during a controversial time of covid-19 his class became online and he did not help at all. Tough grader doesnt explain properly and getting in contact with him? good luck hes on vacation right now being a unreasonable grader highly recommend a different proffesor.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1210
Grade: D+
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

THE WORST TEACHER EVER!!! He's very tough grader, doesn't know how to teach, doesn't care about his students, not organized. PLEASE STAY AWAY!!!!!

Get ready to read
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1210
Grade: C-
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

very tough grader, has attitude, not willing to help his students. Don't take with him.

1.0
5.0
ENGL1210
Grade: F
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He's such a tough grader and he didn't help me at all. He makes it so complicated to me to write an essay. Even we were going though the covid-19 never care. Don't take him.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1190
May 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

THE WORST TEACHER IVE EVER SEEN , tough grader , doesnt know what hes doing , doesnt help his students AT ALL , doesnt respond to emails , PLEASE STAY AWAY.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENGL1190
May 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

PLEASE STAY AWAY!! The worst teacher Ive ever seen , tough grader , doesnt help at all , doesnt respond to emails, he is literally the worst teacher ever.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
ENGL1190
Grade: Rather not say
May 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor. He's rude, unorganized, unwilling to help you, tough grader. Worst class I've ever taken. A waste of money. Most people in my class failed cause he didn't help us. Please don't take him. Professors should help you. I'm very disappointed with him. Only good thing was he's kinda hot. Other than that it was horrible.

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ENGL1190
Grade: A
May 13, 2020
Would take again

Having taken this class over 8-weeks and online (unexpectedly) due to the COVID19 outbreak, it was not smooth sailing but we made it through! The first (and only) day of class he was really cool and Im sure it would have been a lot easier if we had class time. He was very understanding though, and offers re-submission of essays for credit.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
ENGL1220
Grade: B
May 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Terrible teacher! Can't be bothered to answer student emails when class went online for covid. His Canvas is disorganized and confusing. He doesn't care what you write or if it's any good. Just as long as it goes through the plagiarism checker and grammarly. He doesn't teach anything about writing at all.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A-
Nov 2, 2020
Would take again

He is the best professor that I had. Professor Emilio is funny and caring. His one rule is that every student gets one late-pass per semester.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2020
Would take again

Wow. I've read through the comments but they are all totally wrong. Professor Emilio has been the best teacher I've ever had. I try to make sure I have him for every English class. He doesn't give any homework and gives a lot of time to do the essays. He is not tough at all and is very understanding. TAKE HIM YOU WONT REGRET IT!! -Sawsan

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENGL1800
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

My first college class was with him! Amazing teacher! Super easy and gives chances to revise your essays for a better grade. Very helpful and everything is clear and he teaches well. Highly recommended taking him. He made my English class fun and I learned a lot! Easy A!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL1210
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2021
Would take again

Super nice guy, very understanding and makes lectures bearable. Always answers questions and overall super helpful. There are five essays in 8 weeks, but he grades them fairly, so if you try you'll be okay. I recommend taking this class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
ENGL1220
Grade: A+
May 17, 2021
Would take again

The professor was very understanding and gave detailed feedback on every essay. He also gave students a second chance to resubmit essays for a better grade. He relates to students and made the class more interesting. Overall a good teacher.

Respected
Caring
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
ENGL1210
Grade: A-
Sep 15, 2021
Would take again

Fun professor to have lots of essays and gives great feedback to what you can improve on and would definitely take again

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2021
Would take again

highly recommend, great balance between reading, participation and assignments. love the style of feedback.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
ENGL1190
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 29, 2022
Would take again

this professor is great. i loved how he gave constructive feedback on all of our assignments and he gives us a chance to redo them and turn them in if we don't like our grades. his lectures are easy to follow and he'll answer any questions that you have. he's fair with grades and cares about his students a lot. only gave a 4 due to a lot of work.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
ENGL1180
May 4, 2022
Would take again

Helped me along the way with a few points that I needed to tighten up in my papers loved this class ..

Participation matters
Group projects
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Jun 9, 2022
Would take again

Absolutely loved this class with Prof Olivarez. He lets you revise your essays at the end of the semester to boost your grade after he gives you feedback on them. He helped me a lot with figuring out the mistakes I made, and how to correct them. He's a nice guy, and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
ENGL1220
Jun 30, 2022
Would take again

I would definitely recommend taking Professor Emilio. He is very easy to approach and when you ask him to explain something he gives direct, well explained answers. He also grades fair, gives good feedback, and is overall a really great guy. I highly recommend him if you want a teacher that cares about his students and wants you to succeed.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENGL1190
Grade: B+
Jul 5, 2022
Would take again

Great professor! Was willing to work with me during a rough patch in life.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ENG1180
Grade: A
Jul 23, 2022
Would take again

He's awesome. His teaching style is so good.

Respected
5.0
3.0
ENG1220
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2022
Would take again

Great professor. Lectures are enjoyable. The professor allows revisions to your essays for a better grade.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ENGL1220
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 8, 2022
Would take again

Easy to talk to. Funny. Is looking for reasoning more than your prose or opinions in essays. Take that for what you will. You can resubmit your essays throughout the course. Best professor I've had so far.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2022
Would take again

Awesome professor and really takes the time to get to know his students

5.0
1.0
ENGL1210
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

Amazing teacher, I would recommend him to anyone. He gives amazing feedback and there was never a bad moment in class. No air fryer tho.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG1180
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

super nice teacher. cares about his students.

Group projects
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG1180
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

very good teacher. he gives grade feedback and works with your schedule on some stuff. 10/10 recommend

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
1180
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2022
Would take again

took him for my first semester, made the class really enjoyable. definitely a class i will remember forever. he gives good feedback on essays and grades appropriately.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

Such a good prof!! Really friendly which created an open and entertaining class environment. I'm going to miss this class :-( content is simple and he allows resubmission which is helpful!! I wish I could have him again

5.0
3.0
ENG1180
Grade: B+
May 6, 2023
Would take again

This year was my first year in college. I am a 36 year old former hairstylist with ptsd. I never thought I could make it through college. Mr. Oliveraz was my first college professor, and made us feel comfortable in our class. I am taking another one of his classes in the fall and looking forward to it! Thank you Mr. Oliveraz!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
3.0
ENGL1220
Grade: A-
Jul 20, 2023
Would take again

Makes literature accessible and interesting. Provides texts or links to them. Great feedback on assignments, goes the extra mile to help you succeed. A few essays and papers to write, but nothing too complicated. Good, fair teacher; you'll learn a lot!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
1180
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2023
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class. If I could take every English credit with him I would. I enjoyed the feedback provided on my essays. I do feel like the class was a little unorganized and there was expectations not laid out well.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
2.0
3.0
ENG1180
Grade: B+
Nov 4, 2023

This man gives the vaguest instructions possible and when u email him he puts in minimal effort to reply and often does not answer all the questions or even reply. He is not helpful, his replies are basically "well I'm not struggling, so you shouldn't either." The lit. essay is worth 40% of the grade and he's been really unhelpful & uninstructive.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
3.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2023
Would take again

This guy is an absolute stud.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENG1180
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2023
Would take again

Easy class, he loves to joke around and have fun and is super chill. This was a in person class and felt more like a class talk than a lecture. Main grades are 5 essays with presenting the last one in front of the class. You get pretty good feedback from your essays with video recordings of what you did good and what you need to fix.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
ENGL1220
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2024
Would take again

I took this as an online class and I actually enjoyed it even more than Comp 1. The material we got to read was fun and interesting and Olivarez is nice and funny. The assignments were straightforward and he gave back very helpful feedback for my essays and I was able to resubmit them for a better grade.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENG1180
Grade: A
Mar 25, 2024
Would take again

Literally the best professor I ever had. He was my first college english professor and he was absolutely amazing. His class is an easy A and he is very understandable. His assignments are also very easy and he provides good feedback and gives you chances to fix your mistakes for full credit. We need more professors like him!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
2.0
3.0
ENG1180
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 5, 2024

This professor is really strict on AI generated softwares. One of my essays got flagged even though the essay was written in my own words about a traumatic event that happened. On turnitin, It indicated that the similarity percentage was 0.0% once I submitted the assignment. He still gave me a 0 and told me I had once chance to make up for it.

5.0
3.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Jul 19, 2024
Would take again

I enjoyed having him as my professor! The feedback that he was able to provide me on my papers made me want to get back into writing again. He is very organized and quick on grading. The class is easy to understand and engaging. Recommend!

Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENG1180
Aug 21, 2024
Would take again

One of the best professors I've had. Very understanding and gets along well with his students. He gets straight to the point with work material and gives good essay feedback. I am taking him again for communications 2 because I love his class so much! I definitely recommend him

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
1.0
5.0
ENG1220
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 3, 2024

Apparently everything you submit is AI generated. Don't take this guy he relys on inaccurate ai tools to grade you papers. Only up side is he gives you another chance to write the essay again.

Tough grader
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2024
Would take again

This professor was very nice, and made class enjoyable. Due to it being an English class you have to write a few papers, but nothing awful. They were almost all personal narrative papers (all about you). Would 10 out of 10 take class again! Best professor to take course with by far!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
1.0
3.0
ENGL2000
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2024

This professor has been one of the worst I have ever had. He relies heavily on faulty AI checkers and uses them to determine if you pass or not. He refuses to be understanding and will tell you it is your problem, and you have to change how you write. (dumb down my work for him). I had to rewrite several papers. And the dean won't help you.

5.0
2.0
ENG1180
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

he's a very nice teacher and his class was easy to follow along in

5.0
3.0
ENGL1190
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2025
Would take again

I had prof E last semester, I loved him. Very caring and understanding. We had 4 essays and a 10 minute presentation at the end of the semester. He doesn't allow late work but as long as you turn it in on time, he'll allow you to redo it!! He very against AI and puts essays through turnit so take that information how you please. He makes class fun!

So many papers
Caring
4.0
2.0
ENG1180
Grade: B+
Feb 17, 2025
Would take again

Professor Olivarez is a pretty chill and engaging teacher. His class is manageable with helpful feedback. I found unstuck study and the free textbook really useful for studying and staying on top of things.

5.0
2.0
ENG1220
Grade: A-
May 3, 2025
Would take again

Professor Olivarez was a great English professor. There were not many assignments per week. Every other week, there was an essay, but they were not difficult whatsoever. If you take Professor Olivarez, you will pass this class.

5.0
1.0
ENG1180
Grade: A
Oct 3, 2025
Would take again

He's awesome take this class you'll see. It was like class and therapy really good conversation and he really wants you to pass. Will let you redo essays provides great feedback he does check for AI so be careful he doesn't like that at all, if you fail his class is becsuse you want too he's very easy going nothing complex about his class.GOOD LUCK

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
ENGL1190
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2025
Would take again

Best teacher I have had at MCC! Would take again

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ENGL1180
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Good teacher overall. Hes nice and the class goes by smooth. the class was really fun and can interactive with other classmates. id say literally the only thing is make sure your essays dont sound too off putting or like AI cause it will get flagged and can affect your grade.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
ENGL1180
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

had him for this semester and he was overall really good, signed up for his next semester!!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL1181
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2025
Would take again

We had to write 4 papers over the course of the semester. The material was easy to follow and very relaxed. Overall a chill class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Graded by few things
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